{"id":68711,"date":"2023-06-22T00:10:12","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T04:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/world.edu\/?p=68711"},"modified":"2023-06-22T00:10:12","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T04:10:12","slug":"aid-what-career-do-i-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/world.edu\/aid-what-career-do-i-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Aid! What career do I choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Once the compulsory education stage is over, young people face the complex challenge of deciding what their academic and professional future will be from then on.\u00a0It is one of those decisions that mark a before and after in life.\u00a0In most cases, it is the first time that something so decisive falls on our shoulders.<\/span><\/p>\n

We began to pay attention to the information in the media about the most demanded careers, the best paid professional training studies,\u00a0<\/span>the graduate profile with the greatest opportunities for job placement<\/span><\/a>\u00a0, etc.\u00a0A multitude of data that overwhelms anyone, especially when they can have such a strong impact on a person’s life.<\/span><\/p>\n

The decision is complicated because during adolescence, when most people are in a position to make it, self-concept is still developing, exploring interests, goals, values… How then to opt for studies aligned with one’s own perceptions or personal and professional aspirations?<\/span><\/p>\n

What is, for example, the influence of friends, at a stage in which their opinion and group pressure are decisive?\u00a0And what about the family, especially fathers and mothers?\u00a0Parental expectations or past experiences may come to take precedence over the true aspirations and capabilities of the person concerned.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this context, there are two very necessary personal tools: self-efficacy and confidence.\u00a0Greater confidence in one’s own abilities and ability to succeed stand in favor of making the right decision.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can you help from outside?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It is inevitable that fathers and mothers feel concerned at this stage, since they are aware of the importance of the decision on non-compulsory studies.\u00a0They may even know or have had negative experiences with a bad decision.\u00a0Nor are they strangers to the information bombardment of the media.<\/span><\/p>\n

If we turn on the television or open the daily newspaper we find, close to the\u00a0<\/span>date of the EBAU<\/span><\/a>\u00a0, alarming headlines such as dropout rates from higher education in Spain.\u00a0According to the report of the\u00a0<\/span>Ministry of Universities<\/span><\/a>\u00a0prepared in 2020, the dropout rate was higher than 22.6% in the 2018\u201319 academic year: 1 in 5 students abandoned their studies without completing them.<\/span><\/p>\n

The social and family environment must respect the rhythms of development of young people, supporting their growth and well-being, and providing support based on respect for their preferences.\u00a0This is possible if they recognize their diversity, practice active listening while being flexible in their expectations, and even encourage their autonomy and decision-making.<\/span><\/p>\n

Abandonment factors<\/strong><\/h4>\n

By type of institution, public universities have\u00a0<\/span>lower dropout rates<\/span><\/a>\u00a0than private ones or affiliated centers.\u00a0Although the percentage has decreased, it is still significant.<\/span><\/p>\n

We found various abandonment factors.\u00a0One of the main ones is the lack of motivation of the students or even a mismatch between personal expectations and the studies chosen.\u00a0We cannot ignore that\u00a0<\/span>economic problems<\/span><\/a>\u00a0can also lead to such abandonment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clear goals<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Understanding the factors associated with this\u00a0<\/span>early educational dropout<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is important when making decisions.\u00a0The most common are the loss of interest in starting studies without having clear professional goals, the academic difficulties that were not counted on (with the consequent situations of frustration and mental blockage) and the emotional problems that are not adequately managed that diminish our capacity. to stay focused on studies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore, we can seek and receive support from our close environment in the following areas:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Emotional Support.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Faced with the uncertainty, anxiety or stress of this moment, the family can offer tools to manage worries and provide resources to keep a positive mind in the process.\u00a0Like, for example, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, practicing positive self-talk, developing a sense of humor, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. World exploration.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Let’s investigate our options and look for information on employment niches, testimonials from professionals who have traveled the same path, advice from mentors in a certain area according to the preferences of the students.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Vocational orientation.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Essential at this stage, it helps us delve into our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.\u00a0We must explore our interests, values, even what we are good at (skills), to find related career options.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Educational fairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>It is important to have the opportunity to visit the different educational institutions that may be within your reach, to know in depth the study plans, access requirements, study financing, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Author Bio: <\/strong>Dr. Mar\u00eda Auxiliadora Ordo\u00f1ez Jim\u00e9nez is a Professor – Researcher at the International University of Valencia <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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